Cyber Bullying

CYBER BULLYING 

Happens when a person or a group or taunts, threatens, harasses, and embarrasses others through the use of simple information and communication technology. The technology includes the usage of internet, mobile phones and other devices. 

EFFECTS

 

Loss of confidence and self esteem

Victims resort to becoming antisocial and alienate themselves; silent and chameleon like to avoid being noticed

Can often cause fights and often escalates to appoint where people are killed or committed suicide after an incident

 Ruin the reputation of a person and make them feel disliked, hated, and even make the person question their self worth

 

 Under constant fear and stress

METHODS of CYBER BULLYING

    •Blogs
    •Website
    •Impersonation
    •Internet Polling
    •Stealing Password
    •Interactive Gaming
    •Sending Malicious 
    •Instant Messaging or Text Messaging 
      •Sending pictures through email or cell phones  
PRECAUTIONS 

Parents should check browsing habit

Implement curriculum in schools 

 Watch for changes in one’s behavior 

Educate children about cyber bullying

LAW AGAINST CYBER BULLYING 

•  School officials are permitted to take action against cyber bullies even if the bullying did not happen in school by that time

•  Court sessions would be held for cyber bullying offenders and police will be getting involved as well

• School officials are allowed to suspend their students if one is found guilty of bullying another through telephone or computer 
• Tougher and heavier punishment is added on top of the delinquents under the terms of state’s law for young offenders 

• Fines will be charged to an individual if one is found guilty of cyber bullying via electronic communication